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Raquel e Luísa são grandes amigas de longa data, que, apesar da distância que as separa, continuam se correspondendo quase que mensalmente. Entre fofocas da corte, atualizações da vida cotidiana e de

Após encontrar um relógio misterioso em casa, Luís Negreiros tenta arrancar da esposa, Clarinha, uma resposta para a questão. Seria um adorável presente de aniversário ou propriedade de um amante sec

In this collection originally published in 1873, Machado de Assis presents us with six short stories that explore, with sharp irony and keen insight, the dilemmas of human nature, social appearances, and the games of power and desire. In "Midnight Stories", the author moves between humor, drama, and social critique, showcasing the best of his short prose and anticipating many of the themes that would define his mature work.The stories included in the book are: The Blue Parasite A gripping tale about ambition and deceit, in which the arrival of a mysterious young woman disrupts the routine of a traditional family. The Wedding of Luis Duarte A story about the twists of fate and the unexpected consequences of romantic and financial decisions. Ernesto So-and-So A narrative centered on vanity and intellectual pretension, in which a dreamy young man seeks literary and social recognition. Dayless Dawn A melancholic story reflecting on the unfulfilled promises of youth and the missed connections in life. The Gold Watch A tale marked by tension and greed, centered around a seemingly harmless gift that unveils uncomfortable truths. Point of View A text that invites reflection on how different perspectives can completely change the interpretation of a single event.With subtlety and wit, "Midnight Stories" takes us through plots that, though set in the 19th century, still resonate with striking relevance today. A critical and entertaining portrait of Brazilian society through the sharp pen of Machado de Assis.

Raquel and Luísa are long-time friends who, despite the distance between them, continue to correspond almost monthly. Between court gossip, updates on their daily lives, and youthful musings about marriage and love, Luisa suspects that Raquel is gradually falling in love with a certain Dr. Alberto, she, on the other hand, despises him. From the limited perspective of an epistolary plot, Machado de Assis brilliantly builds an atmosphere of doubt and dissimulation that hangs over the story until the very last line.

No dia do casamento entre Luís Duarte e Carlota Lemos, Machado de Assis convida o leitor a observar com ironia os bastidores da cerimônia e as engrenagens sociais da burguesia carioca. Entre convidad

On the day of the wedding between Luís Duarte and Carlota Lemos, Machado de Assis invites the reader to take an ironic look behind the scenes of the ceremony and the social machinery of Rios bourgeoisie. Among vain guests, protocol speeches and theatrical gestures, the story reveals, with subtle humor, the predefined roles that men and women play on this great stage called society.

Ernesto vive um romance conturbado com Rosina, marcado por idas e vindas amorosas. Quando descobre que ela também mantém um segundo pretendente, os dois rivais, indignados, unem forças para desmascara-la. O conto, com a ironia caracteristica de Machado de Assis, revela o jogo de aparencias e manipulaçes nos relacionamentos amorosos da elite carioca.

Ernesto mantiene un turbulento romance con Rosina, marcado por idas y venidas amorosas. Cuando descubre que ella también tiene un segundo pretendiente, los dos indignados rivales unen sus fuerzas para desenmascararla. La historia, con la ironia caracteristica de Machado de Assis, revela el juego de apariencias y manipulaciones en las relaciones amorosas de la elite carioca.

Camilo, un joven médico recién licenciado, regresa a su pueblo natal en Goiás para reunirse con su familia. Allí conoce a Isabel, una bella y enigmática joven por la que se siente atraído, pero que le resulta indiferente. Sin embargo, la frialdad de la muchacha esconde un secreto sorprendente, que se desvela a medida que transcurre la historia. La historia combina misterio, ironia y critica social, explorando temas como el destino y las ilusiones del amor.

Camilo, a young doctor who has recently graduated, returns to his hometown in Goiás to reunite with his family. There, he meets Isabel, a beautiful and enigmatic young woman, to whom he is attracted but who seems indifferent to him. However, the girls cold demeanor hides a surprising secret, which is revealed as the story unfolds. The tale combines mystery, irony and social criticism, exploring themes such as fate and the illusions of love.

Camilo, um jovem médico recém-formado, retorna à sua terra natal, em Goiás, para reencontrar sua família. Lá, ele se depara com Isabel, uma jovem bela e enigmática, por quem se sente atraído, mas que

En "Cuentos de Río de Janeiro", Machado de Assis explora el amor, la ambición y las convenciones sociales en el Brasil del siglo XIX. Los relatos muestran emociones humanas, ironía y profundidad psicologica, abordando temas como la traicion, el destino y la hipocresia social. Con una prosa elegante y observaciones agudas, Machado crea personajes inolvidables y criticas mordaces a la burguesia de Rio de Janeiro, convirtiendo esta coleccion en una introduccion fascinante a su obra.Los cuentos que componen esta coleccion son: Miss Dollar, Luis Soares, La Mujer de Negro, El Secreto de Augusta, Confesiones de una Viuda Joven, Linea Recta y Linea Curva y Fray Simon.

In "The Secret of Augusta", Machado de Assis weaves a tale of intrigue and appearances. Vasconcelos, a man in debt, tries to marry off his daughter Adelaide to Gomes to restore his fortune but faces unexpected resistance from his wife, Augusta. The reason for her refusal remains a mystery until an ironic and revealing secret comes to light, exposing the vanities and weaknesses of the society of the time.

Tras la muerte de su marido, una viuda decide revelar las verdades ocultas de su matrimonio, incluida su relación secreta con Emílio, un amante que transformó su vida. En una narración llena de ironía y critica a las convenciones sociales, Machado de Assis desmonta la fachada de la perfeccion matrimonial y expone las complejidades de las pasiones humanas.

In a tale shrouded in mystery, a young man finds himself enchanted by the enigmatic figure of a woman dressed in black. In the midst of encounters full of passion and secrets, he discovers that there is more to this connection than meets the eye. Between glances and revelations, Machado de Assis explores the nuances of human intrigue, where desire and the unknown intertwine in a surprising outcome.

En "El Secreto de Augusta", Machado de Assis teje una historia de intriga y apariencias. Vasconcelos, un hombre endeudado, intenta casar a su hija Adelaide con Gomes para recuperar su fortuna, pero enfrenta la inesperada oposicion de su esposa, Augusta. La razon de su negativa sigue siendo un misterio hasta que un secreto ironico y revelador sale a la luz, exponiendo las vanidades y debilidades de la sociedad de la epoca.

Friar Simo lives in silence and penance until his death, without ever revealing his past. Only after his death does a manuscript reveal the tragic story of a forbidden love, misfortune, and guilt that led him to isolation in the convent. Machado de Assis creates a melancholy story about the weight of choices and the impossibility of forgetting.

Fray Simão vive en silencio y penitencia hasta su muerte, sin revelar nunca su pasado. Sólo después de su muerte, un manuscrito revela la trágica historia de un amor prohibido, la desgracia y la culp

Frei Simão vive em silêncio e penitência até sua morte, sem jamais revelar seu passado. Somente após seu falecimento, um manuscrito revela a trágica história de um amor proibido, desgraça e culpa, qu

Em "Contos Fluminenses", Machado de Assis explora o amor, a ambição e as convenções sociais no Brasil do século XIX. Os contos apresentam emoções humanas, ironia e profundidade psicológica, abordando